Study links TM to longevity and lower death rates
Milwaukee researchers report a long term analysis suggesting Transcendental Meditation lowers all cause and cardiovascular deaths by about 23 and 30 percent respectively. Lead author Robert Schneider notes possible mechanisms including reduced stress and smoking cessation. Critics urge larger studies to confirm findings.
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Center of Natural Medicine and Prevention
Maharishi University of Management
Fairfield, Iowa
Theodore Kotchen
Medical College of Wisconsin
American Journal of Cardiology
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National Institutes of Health
Acne affects many women over 25 and blue light therapy
Dr. Donohue explains that about 12 percent of women over 25 have persistent acne. The piece notes adult acne patterns, treatments from topical retinoids to antibiotics, anti androgen medicines, and isotretinoin with cautions. It mentions facial peels and the safety of narrow band blue light therapy, which is still being evaluated.
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Self sticking notes boost daily chores and reminders
Readers share tips to keep to do lists close by using larger self sticking notes on medicine cabinet doors and coupon envelopes. Notes on mirrors and home devices remind of morning tasks and errands. A cooling ice bottle trick keeps water cold while freezing.
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Santa Fe
Heloise
Sophie Patterson
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Community Calendar highlights Cedar Rapids events and meetings
Calendar items list forums meetings and hearings across Cedar Rapids Coralville Iowa City and Linn County. Notables include a noon League of Women Voters forum at Downtown Rotary Babies and Blossoms Walk at Indian Creek Nature Center and multiple city council work sessions and public hearings throughout the region.
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Otis Rd
Tenter
Iowa City Council
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Iowa City
Linn County Zoning Commission
Linn County
Coralville
Linn County Conservation Board
County Home Rd
Marion
Springville City Council
Community School Board
ESC
Abdominal Kick Out On A Park Bench
A fitness piece promotes outdoor workouts as a gym alternative. It details an abdominal kick out exercise using a bench, with two sets of 15 to 20 reps, and notes outdoor activity can refresh routines and boost motivation in a time crunched schedule.
Vegetables May Help Lower Cholesterol
A Washington Post summary notes a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine comparing a standard low fat diet with one rich in vegetables legumes and whole grains. Over four weeks the plant based plan reduced total cholesterol by about 18 points versus nine points for the conventional diet with LDL also dropping.
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Washington Post
Annals of Internal Medicine
Babies and dogs require constant supervision
A niece with a 4 month old baby and a rescued medium size dog has trained but still aggressive tendencies toward other dogs. The writer, an ER nurse, warns that small children may be harmed by a pet without strict supervision and advises keeping the baby away from the dog even on leash. She urges caution and accountability.
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Evanston
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